PUS → PVGSouth Korea → China

Cheap flights from Busan to Shanghai

498 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Busan to Shanghai at a glance

498 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
1 hour behind
Time-zone shift
~45 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Busan (PUS) to Shanghai (PVG) cover 498 miles (801 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 4 airlines flying direct — a short-haul regional route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

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Flying from Busan to Shanghai covers 498 miles (801 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 4 airlines offer direct flights on this short-haul regional route. This is a short-haul regional route typically served by direct flights.

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PUS (0 mi)PVG (498 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 498 miles. Direct carriers include FM, KE, MU and OZ.

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Airlines on this route

4 airlines fly Busan → Shanghai. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
FMDirect
KEDirect
MUDirect
OZDirect
Baggage on Busan → Shanghai: on this route, FM typically includes a carry-on, while KE and MU may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Busan to Shanghai — quick answers

How far is Busan from Shanghai by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Busan (PUS) to Shanghai (PVG) is 498 miles (801 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Busan to Shanghai?

The average nonstop flight time from PUS to PVG is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Busan to Shanghai?

4 airlines serve this route nonstop: FM, KE, MU, OZ. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Busan → Shanghai

Route type
short-haul regional
Time zone difference
1 hour behind
Carbon footprint
~45 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Shanghai — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
4 airlines fly direct — rank 7 of 36 routes from Busan
Airline network
KE: 18 destinations from PUS; OZ: 17 destinations from PUS; MU: 3 destinations from PUS
Alternative origin airports
USN (Ulsan, 33 mi); HIN (Sacheon, 46 mi); CHN (Chinju, 49 mi)
Alternative destination airports
SHA (Shanghai, 28 mi); NTG (Nantong, 80 mi); WUX (Wuxi, 87 mi)
Nearby destinations
Shanghai, China (28 mi); Nantong, China (80 mi); Wuxi, China (87 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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